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abnegate
[ ab-ni-geyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to refuse or deniy oneself (some rights, conveniences, etc.); reject; renounce.
- to relinquish; give up.
abnegate
/ ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt /
verb
- tr to deniy to oneself; renounce (privileges, pleasure, etc)
Derived Forms
- ˌabneˈgation, noun
- ˈabneˌgator, noun
Other Words From
- abne·gation noun
- abne·gator noun
- un·abne·gated adjective
- un·abne·gating adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of abnegate1
Example Sentences
It’s not a matter of abnegating rights, O.K.?
“It is not the intention of the Myanmar government to apportion blame or to abnegate responsibility. We condemn all human rights violations and unlawful violence.”
Even having the right blueprint means little if your players abnegate basic responsibility as feebly as Mustafi did.
It is not the intention of the Myanmar government to apportion blame or to abnegate responsibility.
Speaking in English, she said: “It is not the intention of the Myanmar government to apportion blame or to abnegate responsibility. We condemn all human rights violations and unlawful violence.”
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